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Provided by Samir Amin
Practice Areas
Samir regularly appears in both the High Court and County Court in trials, appeals and applications. Samir’s key areas of work include commercial litigation; company and partnership; insolvency; property and trusts; landlord and tenant; and wills and probate.
Samir is dedicated to his clients and meticulous in the preparation of his cases. He is proactive, brings a forensic approach to the analysis of evidence and he has been commended for his legal research skills, attention to detail and outstanding grasp of civil procedure.
Samir’s recent reported cases include:
• Amathus Drinks Plc v EAGK LLP [2023] EWHC 2312 (Ch)
• Krishna Holdco Ltd v Gowrie Holdings Ltd [2023] EWHC 1538 (Ch); [2023] EWHC 1943 (Ch)
• Mohammad v Sharma [2021] 9 WLUK 614
• Hurdle v Dartnaill and Thompson [2019] EWHC 2271 (Ch)
Recent cases include:
- Being led by Mark Anderson KC in a six week High Court unfair prejudice trial in relation to a company worth £150m+. Now listed for a 10 day quantum trial.
- Being led by Mohammed Zaman KC, in a trial listed for six weeks in the High Court relating to a family run company/partnership, and the beneficial ownership of the same arising out of constructive trust, partnership and estoppel worth £100m+.
- Being led by Philip Rule KC in an appeal to the Privy Council, relating to the enforceability of loan contracts and security entered into in breach of local Cayman legislation, pursuant to the doctrine of illegality.
Professional Memberships
Inner Temple
Chancery Bar Association
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Samir Amin is an up-and-coming barrister who has experience in a broad range of chancery matters. This includes claims under the 1975 Act, estoppel, and claims involving a declaration of beneficial interest. He is noted for his ability to handle complex matters.
Samir Amin is developing a strong commercial litigation practice. He is often instructed on sale of goods disputes, contractual disputes and matters pertaining to breach of directors' duties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Samir Amin is very bright."
"What distinguishes Samir is an ability to remember and apply information with lightning speed, and to be completely unflustered when under pressure."
"Samir Amin is a very capable barrister."
"Samir is a very persuasive advocate."
"Samir Amin is very bright."
"What distinguishes Samir is an ability to remember and apply information with lightning speed, and to be completely unflustered when under pressure."
"Samir Amin is a very capable barrister."
"Samir is a very persuasive advocate."
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